Ventricular Assist Device

Factors with potent angiogenic, mitogenic, and vascular permeability, which enhance activities specific for endothelial cells.

The process of infiltration of blood vessels; regarded as a critical support for the health and maintenance of living tissue

Vertebral Body Replacement (in spine)

Vertical Compression Fracture (Spine)

Vascular endothelial growth factors

An opening in an implant body that allows for tissue ingrowth for increased retention and stability.

Metalfree screw, PEEK, 60% carbon fibers-reinforced  

Syn.: Glass-like carbon, glassy carbon Vitreous carbon  a non-graphitizing, or nongraphitizable, carbon which combines glassy and ceramic properties with those

VNS = Vagus Nerve Stimulation source: patient information LivaNova